Regional Director of Sales – Midwest

RESPONSIBILITIES: Seeking out major clients and forming working relationships with the buyers in your industryOverseeing and managing a large team of Senior Account Executives, typically spanning a wide geographical areaIdentifying valuable emerging marketsAccurately forecasting future sales and forming sales plans to adapt to constant shifts in the marketplaceServing as a business representative at major industry events, conferences, trade shows, and expositionsForeseeing and avoiding stagnation in the marketplaceForming sales strategies to keep company competitive and innovativeREQUIREMENTSAssociates Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred 5+ years of high-volume sales management experience with a history of proven resultsExperienced dynamic leader in coaching and developing sales teams with profitable growthProven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentProven track record of increasing sales and revenueDemonstrated leadership in creating a market differentiation, sales strategy, and executing sales plans A successful record in growing market shareMust have strategic planning skills, market analysis, sales execution, and client relations abilityExperience in the event services area is preferred or a closely related industryMust have strong verbal and written communication skillsResults-oriented, tenacious, self-starter who strategically plans for successDemonstrates impeccable sales acumen with passion and drive for successEffective team player with ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsMust be able to travel up to 50% monthly within the Midwest region